What is the major flaw in the following questionnaire item: "Do you approve of not having the new policy of 'no pass/no play' for interscholastic sports in the high school athletic program?" The item
A) is too long.
B) is double-barreled.
C) is negatively stated.
D) uses emotionally loaded terms.

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The major flaw is that the question is negatively stated, which can confuse respondents and potentially lead to misinterpretation of the question.

What Is the Major Flaw in the Following Questionnaire Item